World for Ransom
“He was lured kiss-by-kiss into an incredible plot to destroy the world!”
Synopsis
In Singapore, a private detective and the British authorities are on the trail of a crime syndicate that kidnaps a nuclear physicist with the aim of selling him to the highest bidder.
Top Cast
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Dan Duryea
Mike Callahan / Corrigan
Gene Lockhart
Alexis Pederas
Patric Knowles
Julian March
Reginald Denny
Major Ian Bone
Nigel Bruce
Governor Sir Charles Coutts
Marian Carr
Frennessey March
Arthur Shields
Sean O'Connor
Douglass Dumbrille
Insp. McCollum
Carmen D'Antonio
Dancer
Keye Luke
Wong
Clarence Lung
Johnny Chan
Lou Nova
Guzik
Patrick Allen
Spencer Chan
Herschel Graham
Club Patron (uncredited)
Stuart Hall
Military Officer (uncredited)
George Hoagland
Gustave Lax
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Lindsay Hardy, Hugo Butler
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- World for Ransom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Plaza Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Lindsay Hardy, Hugo Butler
Frank De Vol
Joseph F. Biroc
Michael Luciano
Bernard Tabakin, Robert Aldrich
Department Leadership Roster
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Michael Luciano
Editor
Robert Aldrich
Director
Bernard Tabakin
Producer
Robert Aldrich
Producer
Lindsay Hardy
Writer
Hugo Butler
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About World for Ransom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is World for Ransom about?
In Singapore, a private detective and the British authorities are on the trail of a crime syndicate that kidnaps a nuclear physicist with the aim of selling him to the highest bidder.
Who directed World for Ransom?
World for Ransom was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in World for Ransom?
The principal cast of World for Ransom includes Dan Duryea, Gene Lockhart, Patric Knowles, Reginald Denny, Nigel Bruce.
When was World for Ransom released and how long is it?
World for Ransom was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for World for Ransom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for World for Ransom was composed by Frank De Vol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for World for Ransom?
World for Ransom holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).